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Maker: Unknown
Hand built stoneware makara, a sea creature from Hindu mythology. Decorated in brown under a cream glaze
History note: Bought by the Friends from Bluett
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Height: 53.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1978) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
13th Century
1200
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1299
Accession number: C.43-1978
Primary reference Number: 75075
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Makara" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/75075 Accessed: 2024-12-23 11:51:34
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|author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-12-23 11:51:34|publisher=The
University of Cambridge}}
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